Lottery process draws backlash in NYC high schools
New York City's process for eighth-graders to apply to about two dozen selective high schools, such as Millennium High School...
Be vigilant about cyber security — NYPD urges New Yorkers
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has urged natives and residents of the state of New York to be vigilant...
US Congress passes bill to make lynching a hate crime
Congress has given final approval Monday to legislation that for the first time would make lynching a federal hate crime...
DOE to pay school administrators for hours of overtime from COVID cases
The city Department of Education has agreed to pay five hours of overtime to school administrators for every COVID-19 case...
Parents protest mask mandates for young kids
A group of New York City parents on Monday announced an imminent lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams over his continuing...
NYC Amazon workers to access college-degree programs through CUNY partnership
Tech giant Amazon has pledged to subsidize the cost of tuition and fees for roughly 30,000 of its hourly workers...
Senator Biaggi, Salazar to examine sexual assault in New York’s correctional facilities
The Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee Chairwoman, Alessandra Biaggi, and Senate Crime Victims, Crime, and Correction Chairwoman Julia Salazar...
Senator Biaggi, Salazar to examine sexual assault in New York’s correctional facilities
The Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee Chairwoman, Alessandra Biaggi, and Senate Crime Victims, Crime, and Correction Chairwoman Julia Salazar...
NYC man shot in police – involved gunfire
A police officer shot and critically wounded the driver of a Jeep SUV after stopping the vehicle for allegedly running...
Many NYC high schools are off limits to students with disabilities, says concerned mother
Picking a high school means finding not just the right fit in terms of academics and interests, but a whole...
NYC subway to prioritize safety
The Big Apple’s skyrocketing crime rate may stymie its attempt to claw back economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders said...
Ukraine: Over 4,500 staff lose jobs as KPMG dumps Russia, Belarus firms
The British-Dutch multinational professional services network, KPMG International Limited, has announced its decision to remove Russia and Belarus firms from...
NYPD sergeant arrested for unwarranted stops, arrests, raids
An NYPD sergeant has hit a less than enviable milestone — lawsuits against him have topped the $1 million mark...
NYC teachers with vaccine exemptions are being treated like outcasts
Some New York City teachers with COVID-19 vaccine exemptions have expressed contempt towards how they were treated like outcasts when...
Financial Focus: Tax Season 2021 — How to turn $20 into a $1,000 Tax Refund!
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Just got your taxes done? Not happy? Government took too much? Too little? Let...
Small schools fear for survival as NYC school enrollment shrinks
Several claims from different school owners in New York City have confirmed a shrink in rate of enrollment. Harlem High...
Serbia citizens, Russians stage protest against Ukraine war
A group of Russian citizens living in Serbia have protested to condemn the war in Ukraine. The protesters on Sunday...
Ukrainian peace negotiator shot dead
A Ukrainian peace negotiator Denis Kireev has been killed amid claims that he was a Russian spy in the ongoing...
Queens nonprofit opens new adolescent mental health clinic
World Teen Mental Wellness Day, celebrated on March 2nd is a day to raise greater awareness about the mental health...
Locations where masks will still be required in NYC
New York City has announced a plan to suspend its mask mandate and requirements for most public school students on...
Queens Public Library sets to reopen in April
After being closed for two years, the Queens Public Library branch in Flushing has confirmed on Friday plans to reopen...
Man shot, killed while walking with kids in Northeast DC
A man has been shot and killed while carrying a baby in a car seat and holding the hand of...
Death penalty: Oklahoma used wrong labels
Prison officials have stated that Oklahoma used the wrong drug labels during at least three recent executions. The officials said...
Supreme Court reimposes death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The United States Supreme Court has reinstated convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence for his role in the...
Supreme Court Sides With F.B.I. in Case on Spying on Muslims
The United States Supreme Court has sided in favour of the FBI in a case concerning discrimination claims by three...
New York State cautions snowmobilers to ride Safely
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York State Park Police, New York State Police...
U.S. adds 678,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate drops to 3.8%
The United States (U.S.) economy boasts of adding 678,000 more jobs in February. U.S. Labor Secretary, Marty Walsh remarked: "our...
Student-led project helps build shelter for Rochester’s homeless community
A student-led project has proven worthy to help fight homelessness in a local community in Rochester, New York. Considering the...
NYS Parks to introduce pilot parking reservation system
This spring, New York State Parks, along with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, has disclosed a plan to introduce a...
NYS OMH announces $105,000 grant for stigma reduction project
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has announced the availability of up to $105,000 in grant funding...
NYC school safety agents to remain with NYPD
New York City school safety agents have been confirmed to remain with the New York Police Department (NYPD) as plans...
NYC rents skyrocket as pandemic wanes
The idea of renting an apartment for cheap in New York City may be impossible for many people now more...
NY elections will use new maps this year amid redistricting lawsuit — Judge
New York’s 2022 federal and state elections will proceed as a state court weighs the constitutionality of congressional and state...
Fordham University names first woman president
Fordham University, a private university in Bronx, New York has named Tania Tetlow as its new president. Contained in a...
NDD expresses concern over freedom of religion, belief in Nigeria
The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD), has expressed concerned over the state of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)...
U.S. Capitol riot panel indicts Trump, accuses him of ‘criminal conspiracy’
The House Committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has accused former US President, Donald Trump, of criminal conspiracy.The committee said...
NYS Senate passes legislation to strengthen new York’s sexual harassment protections
The New York State Senate has passed legislation to strengthen new York’s sexual harassment protections The legislation was sponsored by...
Chancellor Banks outlines vision for transforming, building trust in NYC public schools
Schools Chancellor David C. Banks has outlined his vision for New York City public schools and the Department of Education’s...
FDNY rescues baby from burning apartment
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) has rescued a baby through the window of a burning...
$1 trillion infrastructure law will improve state’s roads, bridges and create jobs — Biden
As war rages in Europe and rising prices cause economic uncertainty in the U.S., President Joe Biden is visiting the...
Mentoring program changing lives in NYC school
Students from Binghamton City School District have expressed how a recent mentoring program is making so much impact in their...
Western NY students struggle with anxiety, organize mental health awareness committee
A group of students at Amherst High School has given thought to the fact that it's hard enough being a...
DEC releases recovery plan for Hudson River American Shad Public Comments
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the draft Recovery Plan for Hudson...
OASAS announces $1 million funding to support addiction prevention workforce in NYS
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports has announced the availability of up to $1 million in...
Arizona Supreme Court justifies legal action against SUV’s manufacturer over girl’s death
The Arizona Supreme Court has justified a legal action against SUV's manufacturer over the death of a little girl. The...
Ukraine invasion’s ripple effect hits close to a NYC school
Private Catholic college-preparatory high school located in the East Village in New York City, St. George Academy has confirmed that...
NYC schools recover more than 3000 weapons since start of academic year
New York City schools have insofar recovered more than 3000 weapons since the start of this school year. More accurately,...
Suspect wanted for reportedly stabbing male teen in Bronx
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has begun searching for the man who stabbed a 19-year-old male multiple times in...
GOP accuses Biden of taking country back in time
Following President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds slammed Biden and Democrats for "sending...
A Plea for Peace by S. A. Yitta
Of all men can count of bliss, peace is peak without superior. Of all men could live without, air devoid...
Young teenager got stuck on bike in Concord newcomer to United States
Young teenager got stuck on bike in Concord newcomer to United States A teen who was struck and killed by...
NYC woman’s body found in storage bin, NYPD indicts cousin
The body of a 35-year-old woman identified as Nisaa Walcott was found inside a plastic storage container on a sidewalk...
CDC says most Americans can safely take a break from wearing masks
A new guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that most Americans can safely take a...
Mask mandate in New York State schools set to come to an end
New York State has announced move to end mask mandate in schools. This was confirmed by New York Governor, Kathy...
Worries grow over Putin’s stability, mindset
The White House and other observers are increasingly sounding the alarm about the mindset of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who...
MOME expands portfolio to include press credentials office
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) has expanded its portfolio to include a new division, the Press Credentials...
Congressman Suozzi storms gates of Russian Ambassador to UN in solidarity with Ukraine
The Democratic candidate for Governor of New York, Tom Suozzi, has reached the gates of Russian Ambassador to the United...
Inspector General Lucy Lang announces appointment of AIC for DOCCS
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced a plan to appoint an Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) for all matters relating to...
Too Close for Comfort to WWIII
Michael Laitman The war in Ukraine is no longer a local conflict. Chechnya has joined Russia, and Belarus is supporting...
Ukraine seeks to join EU as round of talks with Russia ends
An embattled Ukraine moved to solidify its bond with the West on Monday by signing an application to join the...